Freddie McGregor had no problem getting the crowd energized as he reeled off hit after hit. - denise reid photos

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Club 300 was enveloped in excitement when the boss of the Big Ship, Freddie McGregor, took the small stage on Friday night. McGregor, who had earlier performed at a show in Kingston before making his way to entertain fans in Lucea, did not disappoint.

McGregor was part of THE STAR's 'Jungle Fever' Part Two which saw STARS of the month, the McGregor family signing autographs and performing along with Anthony Cruz and To-Isis.

From the moment McGregor stepped on stage singing And so I'll wait for you, he had the crowd singing along to his every word. Proving to be a real master, McGregor got numerous forwards and had to sings songs such as Stop Loving You, Rain Start Falling Down and I Was Born a Winner twice.

Feeling fully satisfied

He could do no wrong as he continued to pull from his vast repertoire of hits and had young and old singing along with him. Songs such as Push Come to Shove, and Big Ship elicited screams from ladies, while men roared shouts of approval and flashed lighters.

McGregor ended the night with Loving Pauper, leaving patrons feeling fully satisfied.

Host Anthony Cruz, who had no problem warming up to patrons and earlier won a game of pool while Chino and Shema signed autographs, proved to be an entertaining emcee and thrilled the crowd with songs like Half Way Tree, to which the ladies sang and danced happily. Cruz also gained the crowd's approval with songs like Mama. Even though Block The Road is a new song, the crowd sang along lustily.

Serenading the ladies

To-Isis was invited on stage and easily gained the crowd's approval with their hit Ghetto Pain before serenading the ladies with various renditions of love songs such as Air Supply's All Out of Love and One Republic's Too Late.

Chino also got a good response from the crowd as they sang along to his singles Burn Them and Girl Dem Straight. The energy heightened as he went into Protected. By the time patrons heard the 'Work Out' rhythm they got excited, and using this to his advantage, Chino belted out How them no want no gal before leaving the stage.

Other entertainers who participated included Tellah, Skeptic (dancer), Cassandra (from the Excellent dancers) and fashion designer Minka.

The selectors took over where the artistes left off, playing a slew of dancehall hits which saw patrons dancing into the early hours of the morning. McGregor and his family continued to chat with patrons and happily signed autographs and took photos with their fans before heading back to Kingston.

Sponsors for the event were Zip 103 FM, Magnum Tonic Wine, Blueprint Promotions, , Cherry Tree Promotions and Avah Taylor Designs.

Shema converses with a patron during the autograph signing .

These patrons were clearly enjoying the show at Club 300 last Friday night.

To-Isis performs Ghetto Pain at Club 300 last Friday night.

Big Ship artiste Chino spits his lyrics.